Icon of the Month, Daniel Radcliffe

While so many other child stars have gone off the rails or disappeared into obscurity, Daniel Radcliffe has managed to steer the post-Potter course exceptionally well, choosing a variety of different roles and avoiding inevitable typecasting.

Moreover, at 5’ 5”, Daniel Radcliffe is a role model for shorter men everywhere. His slim, tailored suits and tonal colouring serve to lengthen his body so that, while short, he appears perfectly proportioned.

All in all, Daniel Radcliffe shows his breadth of artistry in both his acting roles and his flair for fashion.

The term ‘pinstripe’ refers to the very thin, parallel lines that run through a cloth, contrasting with the main colour. Taken at face value, it would seem to be a fairly bland description of a simple fabric pattern. But the history of the pinstripe suit is anything from bland and, indeed, the suit itself has a host of connotations attached to it.

The new Peaky Blinders series is back with a bang and we’re not just talking about the storylines. As ever, Tommy and his crew look as sharp as the razor blades the real-life Peaky Blinder gang were rumoured to stitch into the peak of their flat caps.

Nothing pulls an outfit together more than the addition of an overcoat. It's been a staple in the fashion landscape for years and has recently had something of a resurgence in the public imagination...